Maintal

Maintal is a town situated along the Main river between Frankfurt and Hanau, comprising four districts surrounded by meadows and fruit orchards. The area features both rural landscape and urban development in a mixed setting.

The town was formed in 1974 by merging four separate communities during a Hessian administration reorganization. This consolidation created the municipality as it exists today.

The town hosts language cafés where residents practice Spanish and Italian while discussing local matters and building social ties. These meeting spaces reflect how people here value learning and conversation.

Two ferry services cross the Main river, connecting Bischofsheim to Rumpenheim and Dörnigheim to Mühlheim am Main. These crossings provide useful links for moving between the riverbanks and nearby towns.

The town runs the Demokratie-Werkstatt Maintal, where residents regularly participate in workshops on historical, political, and economic questions. This facility offers a space for civic participation and critical thinking.

Location: Main-Kinzig-Kreis

Location: Hesse

Inception: July 1, 1974

Elevation above the sea: 100 m

Website: https://maintal.de

GPS coordinates: 50.15000,8.83333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 21:12